Clinton, North Carolina

Clinton (locally /ˈklɪnən/ KLIN-ən, /ˈklɪntən/ KLINT-ən) is a city in and the county seat of Sampson County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,383. Clinton is named for Richard Clinton, a Brigadier General of the North Carolina militia in the American Revolution.

Clinton, North Carolina
Location of Clinton within North Carolina
Coordinates: 35°00′02″N 78°19′53″W
CountryUnited States
StateNorth Carolina
CountySampson
Settled1740
Incorporated1822
Government
  TypeCouncil-manager
  MayorLew Starling
Area
  Total7.66 sq mi (19.85 km2)
  Land7.63 sq mi (19.76 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
154 ft (47 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total8,383
  Density1,098.69/sq mi (424.21/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
28328-28329
Area codes910, 472
FIPS code37-13240
GNIS feature ID2404081
Websitehttp://www.cityofclintonnc.com/
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